"Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Character Switching Guide"

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• How To Switch Characters In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

• Playing As Other Characters In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

In Dynasty Warriors: Origins, you'll primarily take on the role of the Wanderer, embarking on a quest to restore peace to the land. Throughout the main storyline, you'll be faced with numerous choices, and regardless of the paths you choose, you'll often be accompanied by powerful companions who will join you in battle.

These companions will steadfastly remain by your side, navigating the battlefield with you. However, there will be moments when you can seize control of them, offering a tactical advantage. Given their immense strength, switching to play as your companions can be far more effective than sticking with the Wanderer, even with his upgrades. Here’s how you can make the switch:

How To Switch Characters In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Switching to play as your companion is only possible during battles where you have a companion with you. Before a battle, during the war council, you'll see an option to select your companion. You can choose to go into battle alone, but remember, you won’t be able to switch to any companions mid-fight if you do.

Once the battle commences, keep an eye on the bottom right of your screen. You'll notice your companion's health bar positioned just above your own. Right below their health bar, you'll see a blue bar similar to your Musou bar. This bar will gradually fill as you engage in combat, with actions such as:

• Parrying attacks
• Perfect dodging
• Assaulting Officers
• Using Weapon Arts

Virtually every combat action contributes to filling this bar, albeit at varying speeds.

When the blue bar for your companion reaches full capacity, a "Change Character" button will appear adjacent to the bar. To switch characters, press and hold this button for about a second. On Xbox, this is the View Button; on PC, it's the C key; and on PlayStation, it's the Touchpad.

Playing As Other Characters In Dynasty Warriors: Origins

It's strategic to switch to another character amidst intense battles, as your companions possess formidable power. You'll only control them for approximately a minute, indicated by the blue bar that filled to enable the switch, which will now start to deplete, signaling your remaining time.

Upon switching, your new character will come equipped with full Bravery and a suite of potent combat arts, ready to unleash havoc on your foes. Moreover, switching characters triggers a dramatic entrance with a powerful attack, so aim at your enemies for maximum impact.

Your companion will also have their own Musou and health bars, both fully charged, allowing you to execute their unique special attack to devastating effect against your enemies.